Chevrolet Monza (Brazil)
| Chevrolet | |
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 Notchback, two-door
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| Monza | |
| Sales designation: | Monza |
| Production period: | 1982-1996 |
| Class : | Middle class |
| Body versions : | Limousine , station wagon |
| Engines: |
Petrol engines : 1.6–2.0 liters (54–89 kW) |
| Length: | 4264-4466 mm |
| Width: | 1668 mm |
| Height: | 1385-1395 mm |
| Wheelbase : | 2574 mm |
| Empty weight : | 920-1020 kg |
| successor | Chevrolet Vectra |
The name Chevrolet Monza was used in Brazil from 1982 for the local variant of the Opel Ascona C ( GM-J platform ), which has nothing in common with the US Monza .
In March 1982 General Motors Brazil presented the Monza there, a three-door hatchback sedan based on the Ascona C with a 73 hp (54 kW) 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. The transmission came from Isuzu , the front axle from Holden and the rear axle was supplied from Germany. In 1983 an 86 PS (63 kW) 1.8-liter was added, in 1984 also as a 96 PS (71 kW) ethanol version. In May 1983 the four-door notchback version of the three-door model was put into production, soon followed by the two-door model.
From September 1985, based on the three-door model, the Monza S / R sports version was offered with a 1.8-liter engine with double carburettors that had been upgraded to 106 hp (78 kW). The model also had a front spoiler, black bumpers and side impact shields, wide tires and Recaro seats. The S / R remained in production for two years.
The 1987 Monza was optionally available with a 110 hp (81 kW) two-liter engine. For 1988 it received a slight facelift with modified bumpers, front spoiler and wide side bumper strips; the three-door was omitted.
In 1991 a major facelift followed; the front section was lengthened by almost 10 cm and pulled down low, the higher rear was also lengthened. As a result, the C w value according to the factory fell from 0.39 to 0.34. At the same time, the two-liter engine received electronically controlled intake manifold injection and delivered either 110 or 121 hp (81/89 kW). In 1995 the production of the two-door was stopped.
From March 1996, the Monza was replaced by the second generation Chevrolet Vectra and shortly thereafter withdrawn from production.
From 1984 to 1986 the Monza was the best-selling car in Brazil.
Web links
- http://www2.uol.com.br/bestcars/classicos/monza-1.htm Page about the Chevrolet Monza
